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What is the main cause of the spark or crackle when synthetic clothes are taken off in dry weather?
Accumulation of electric charges through rubbing of insulating surfaces
How is static electricity generated in the context described in the text?
Via accumulation of electric charges through surface rubbing
What is the main focus of electrostatics as mentioned in the text?
Examination of forces and fields from static charges
Which statement accurately describes the term 'static' as used in the text?
It indicates a lack of motion or change with time
What causes the sensation of an electric shock when opening a car door or holding a bus iron bar, as per the text?
Electric discharge through our body due to accumulated charges
Test your knowledge on the phenomenon of electric discharge, including sparks from synthetic clothes, lightning during thunderstorms, and sensations of electric shocks. Explore the scientific explanations behind these common experiences.
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